Suggest Medication For Vitamin D Level Of 19.13

Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014

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Mon, 25 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi
I did my blood test yesterday. My vitamin D is 19.13.
Kindly suggest whether i need to take any medication for this

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need vitamin D supplementation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

You have mildly decreased vitamin D level.
You need vitamin D supplementation.It is taken at night weekly for six weeks.Then it can be taken once a month for six months.
Intermittently you should expose your self to sunlight for short duration .This is a natural way to get vitamin D.
You should also take calcium rich foods like milk and milk products.

Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (4 minutes later)

Hi Dr. XXXXXXX

Request you to suggest me Vitamin D supplements which I can take.

Thanks
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please find detail answer below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

It is available in many brands.You can any reputed one.
You can take tablet D-Shine 60K.

Get well soon.
Hope i have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar